Most African-American Adults Skip Sun Protection, Study Suggests
Only about 31 percent of African-American adults engage in at least one form of sun protection behavior such as wearing a hat, while 63 percent never use sunscreen, according to a new study.
View ArticlePeople with prediabetes not taking adequate precautions to avoid diabetes
In 2005-2006, almost 30% of the U.S. adult population had prediabetes, but over 90% were unaware of their prediabetes status. Although it is known that diabetes can be prevented or delayed among adults...
View ArticleCigarette Ads Fuel Teens' Desire to Start Smoking
The more that teens see cigarette ads, the greater their risk of taking a puff. A new study shows that the particular content of tobacco marketing resonates with youth and that the vivid imagery in...
View ArticleCritical recommendations unveiled: Deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
Three critical recommendations from a national workshop have been released to address deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), a growing public health problem estimated to affect nearly...
View ArticlePoisoning by prescription drugs on the rise
Poisoning is now the second leading cause of unintentional injury death in the U.S. While several recent high-profile Hollywood celebrity cases have brought the problem to public attention, the rates...
View ArticleTainted Produce More Likely for Low-Income Shoppers
No one wants a mixed salad tossed with extra bacteria, mold and yeast, but those are just what you might find when you try to eat a healthier diet in poorer neighborhoods. A new study shows that the...
View ArticleStealthy leads to healthy in effort to improve diet, study shows
How do you get college students to eat better? A new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine suggests that a "stealth" strategy of raising the students' awareness of environmental and...
View ArticleSeeking Health Info? Print Media Readers Make Healthier Choices
Even with the widespread use of the Internet to get our daily dose of information, people who rely on the print media for their health information - along with those who turn to community organizations...
View ArticleOne-third of young girls get HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer
Only about one in three young women has received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to help prevent cervical cancer, according to a new report from researchers at Washington University School of...
View ArticleLiability issues limiting recreational use of public school facilities
Encouraging physical activity is vital to positive health outcomes and is a worthwhile public health goal. Although most public schools have some recreational facilities that could be used outside of...
View ArticleQuitting Smoking Before Pregnancy Could Save Babies' Lives
If more women quit smoking before they became pregnant, it would save infant lives, concludes a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
View ArticleAnother Exercise Benefit: You Won't Fall as Much
Remaining physically fit and sticking to a regular exercise routine could lower your risk of taking a tumble, finds a new research study.
View ArticleGap in preventive care exists among Latinos, study shows
"Prevention" is the new buzzword for health professionals and the new emphasis for containing future health care costs. Yet Latinos, who currently represent about 15 percent of the U.S. population,...
View ArticlePublic transit systems contribute to weight loss and improved health
Increasing the availability of public transit systems is one among a number of modifications to the built environment that offers opportunities for increasing physical activity and reducing the...
View ArticleOlder adults watch more TV than younger people, enjoy it less
We usually scold our children and teenagers for watching too much TV. It turns out that their grandmas and grandpas spend even more of their time watching TV, and it is not good for them either,...
View ArticleSedentary Behavior Puts White Women at Greatest Risk for Obesity
Obesity is climbing steadily among American women and an inactive lifestyle is one risk factor. A new study finds that sedentary white women are more apt to become obese than are sedentary...
View ArticleQuality-adjusted life years lost to US adults due to obesity more than...
Although the prevalence of obesity and obesity-attributable deaths has steadily increased, the resultant burden of disease associated with obesity has not been well understood. A new study published in...
View ArticleAmericans Cut Risk of Heart Disease Death in Half, Prevention Is Key
By smoking less, watching their cholesterol and lowering their high blood pressure, Americans halved their risk of dying from coronary heart disease over the past 20 years, a new study shows.
View ArticleCan your desk job contribute to an early death?
If your job keeps you tied to your desk, you could count diabetes and an increased risk of death among your employment “benefits,” suggests a new review of existing research.
View ArticleMost common 'moderate' activity in US? Preparing a meal
Only a tiny fraction of Americans heed the advice to take part in moderate or vigorous activity to keep weight down and stay healthy, and when they do, they're likely to do something a little...
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